As businesses consider their reopening plans, they should consider three components: preparation, deployment and sustainability of employees' return to work. (Photo: Diego M. Radzinschi/ALM) As businesses consider their reopening plans, they should consider three components: preparation, deployment and sustainability of employees' return to work. (Photo: Diego M. Radzinschi/ALM)

As businesses around the country prepare to reopen, there is a concerted effort made to prioritize the safety of the workforce through strategized planning. Employers also are preparing to face more leaves of absence than ever before as they account for employee childcare needs, at-risk groups with pre-existing conditions and possible employee COVID-19 cases.

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